MAHARASHTRA STATE SECURITY CORPORATION - Thane Police

MAHARASHTRA STATE SECURITY
CORPORATION
SYLLABUS
FOR
BASIC TRAINING
OF
SECURITY GUARDS (DIRECT)

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DURATION OF TRAINING
TOTAL NO. OF DAYS - 28
NO. OF WORKING DAYS - 24
NO. OF SESSIONS PER DAY - 08
TOTAL NO. OF SESSIONS - 192
NO. OF PERIODS FOR GAMES/REVISION - 23
(For Residential Course only)
DAILY SCHEDULE OF TRAINING
SESSION SUMMER WINTER
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I Session 0600 – 07000 0630 – 0730
II Session 0700 - 0800 0730 - 0830
B r e a k F a s t
III Session 0900 - 1000 0915 - 1015
IV Session 1ooo - 1100 1015 - 1115
T e a B r e a k
V Session 1120 - 1220 1135 – 1235
VI Session 1220 - 1320 1235 - 1335
L u n c h B r e a k
VII Session 1500 - 1600 1500 - 1600
VIII session 1600 - 1700 1600 - 1700
G a m e s 1700 - 1800 1700 - 1800

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B L O C K S Y L L A B U S
S.NO. S U B J E C T NO. OF SESSIONS
1. PHYSICAL FITNESS AND ENDURANCE
A. Physical Training 11
B. Yoga 7
C. Un- Armed Combat (U A C) 13
D. Drill 12
2. CROWD & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 6
3. ARMAMENTS 2
4. SECURITY 46
5. FIRE FIGHTING 15
6. FIRST – AID & RESCUE 7
7. DISASTER MANAGEMENT 6
8. BOMBS & I.E.Ds. 8
9. TERRORISM 6
10. LIAISONING 9

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11. SOFT SKILLS 12
12. COMMUNICATION 4
13. L A W S 13
14. GENERAL TOPICS 5
15. FINAL TESTS / EXAMINATIONS 4
16. OPENING & CLOSING ADDRESSES/CEREMONIES 2
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TOTAL: 192
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DETAILED SYLLABUS
1. PHYSICAL FITNESS & ENDURANCE
S.NO. T O P I C NO.OF PERIODS
THEORY PRAC-
TICALS
A. PHYSICA TRAINING
(1) Need of physical Fitness & Endurance 1 -
(2) warming-up, walking, running & team exercises - 3
(3) Stretching, bending, twisting, push-ups & sit-ups - 2
(4) Vertical Rope climbing - 2
(5) Crossing different obstacles/hurdles &
Performance of assigned task. -3
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Total 1 10
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B. Y O G A
(1) Introduction, types of Yoga and its effects 1 -
(2) Common and relaxing Asana in Yoga 1 2
(3) Breathing, Pranayams & Meditation 1 2
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Total 3 4
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C. UN-ARMED COMBAT ( U A C )
(1) Delicate points & parts in human body 1 -
(2) Stamina building and toughening exercises - 2
(3) Falls, Rolls and Dives - 2
(4) Punches/hits, cuts, kicks, Blocks & holds. Use
Of hands & legs as weapon - 3

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(5) Defense against Lathi, Rod, Flexible object,
Knife/Dagger, fire-Arm - 3
(6) Chasing, over-powering and immobilizing
An attacker/ suspect - 2
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Total 1 12
D. D R I L L
(1) Savdhan, Vishram & Aram se - 2
(2) Dahine, Bayen & Peechhe Mur - 2
(3) Forming in single, double and three lines - 1
(4) Tej Chal and Thum, wheeling - 2
(5) Khade- khade and Chalte-Chalte Salute - 2
(6) Greetings & Salutations without Headgear - 1
(7) Correct wearing of Uniform from shoe to cap,
Including medals & decorations 1 1
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Total 1 11
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2. CROWD CONTROL & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
(1) Reasons, purposes, types of crowd and mob
Psychology 1 -
(2) Methods of handling crowd 1 -
(3) Apprehension of stampede – Regulation of crowd 1 1
(4) Traffic control – regulation of movements and
Parking management 1 1
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Total 4 2
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3. ARMAMENT
Weapons in use in Armed Forces like Police, CPMFs,

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Army, Navy, Air force 1 1
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Total 1 1
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4. SECURITY
(1) Concept and objects of Industrial Security. Common
Factors influencing security of an establishment 1 -
(2) Physical security – perimeter, barriers, gates, watch/
Observation tower, static post, lighting, key-control
And essentials of a work station 3 -
(3) Patrolling- types, techniques and tasks/ duties 2 -
(4) Access control- procedures, systems and equipments 2 -
(5) Procedures and techniques of search of Body/ Baggage
/ Vehicle. Detecting lies from body language 2 2
(6) Checking Identity Card / identity documents 1 -
(7) Security Control – Room, its functions, shift duty
Management and maintaining records 2 - (8)
Security of assets and materials, prevention and detection
Of thefts & pilferage 2 -
(9) Security, guarding and escorting cash and valuables 2 -
(10) Security of buildings, Malls/Multiplexes, Housing
Complexes, construction sites 2 - Security
gadgets – Metal detectors, Inspection mirrors,
Baggage screeners, Alarms, CCTV, Biometric system,
Including hands – on practice 2 3 (12)
Aviation security – an over – view, baggage handling
and screening 1 1
(13) Executive and Celebrity protection 2 -

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(14) Anti-sabotage checking, resources available and
Required for protection 1 2
(15) Qualities of an effective security professional & ethics 1 -
(16) Visits to sites – factory, mall, resort, port etc. - 12
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Total 26 20
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5. FIRE FIGHTING,
(1) Causes and chemistry of Fire, classification of fire,
Methods of fire extinction & prevention 2 -
(2) Basic fire fighting equipments – their types, usages,
Precautions and maintenance 2 3
(3) Introduction to fixed fire fighting installations; like
Hydrants, Hoses, Hose-reels, drenchers, sprinklers,
Fire Tank, and detection systems 1 -
(4) Domestic and industrial fire hazards; LPG Bullets
And cylinders 2 1
(5) Fire – Hose drill 1 2
(6) Electric fittings and fixtures 1 -
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Total 9 6
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6. FIRST AID & RESCUE
(1) Human body system, vulnerable parts/organs
And their functions 1 -
(2) Wounds/ bleeding and First-Aid treatment - 1
(3) Fracture, types of fracture and First-Aid treatment - 1
(4) Burns and First-Aid treatment - 1
(5) Various bandages in First-Aid - 1
(6) Suffocation, its signs, first aid treatment & artificial

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Respiration - 1
(7) Handling casualties, stretcher and evacuation 1
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Total 1 6
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7. DISASTER MANAGEMENT
(1)Concept & effects of Disaster, inter agencies co-ordination
And role of security guard set-up 2 -
(2) Evacuation and Rescue parties- tasks & duties 1 -
(3) Evacuation Drill, use of Ropes and other local Tools/
Appliances 1 2
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Total 4 2
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8. BOMBS & I.E.D.s
(1) Introduction to and classification of Explosives,
Effects of explosion 1 -
(2) Explosive accessories, IED mechanism and
Chain of detonation 1 -
(3) Types of Bombs, I.E.D.s and Chemical/Nuclear
Biological weapons 2 -
(4) Preventive and protective security procedures in
Case of suspected presence of bomb/IED, role of
On duty security personnel, preserving scene of
Occurrence 2 2
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Total 6 2
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9. TERRORISM
(1) Various terrorist and extremist groups active in country 2 -

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(2) Methods and targets of terrorists 2 -
(3) Ways and means to counter terror attack 2 -
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Total 6 -
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10. LIAISONING
(1) Knowing the authorities, organizational structure of
Police at State: Commissionerate, district and local
Levels, role and functions of police 2 -
(2) Badges of ranks – Police, Home Guards, Civil defense,
CPMFs, Army, Navy, Air Force 2 -
(3) Liaison and co-ordination role of Industrial
Security Guard 1 -
(4) Filing F.I.R. and seeking police assistance 2 -
(5) Liaison with client and other departments 2 -
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Total 9 -
11. SOFT SKILLS
(1) Communication Skills – speaking in public, addressing
And questioning a person, body language 1 -
(2) Supervisory and leadership skills, problem solving and
Decision making 2 -
(3) Stress management, time management and learning
Continuously 1 -
(4) Concern for quality of service, customer orientation and
Sense of duty 1 -
(5) Creative thinking, positive attitude/behavior, sense of
Punctuality/discipline/honesty/respect for rules &
Regulations, responsibility and accountability 2 -
(6) Working in team, cordial relationship & co-operation 2 -
(7) Concern for health, hygiene, and environment; waste
Disposal and house – keeping 1 -
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(8) Conflict resolution skills- mediation/ arbitration 1 -
(9) Eating habits – consequences 1 -
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Total 12 -
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12. TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION
(1) Wireless communication, types, uses and risks 1 -
(2) Handling and operation of wireless equipments 1 1
(3) Message transmitting and receiving - 1
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Total 2 2
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13 GENERAL TOPICS
(1) Salient features of Indian Constitution 1 -
(2) Fundamental Rights and Duties of citizens 2 -
(3) National Flag, National Anthem, National Song and
State Emblem 2 -
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Total 5
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14. L A W S: A – I.P.C.
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(1) Right of private defense of body and property 2 -
(2) Offences against human body 1 -
(3) Methods of committing offences against property 2 -
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Total 5 -
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B – Cr. P. C.
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(1) Meaning of – cognizable & non-cognizable offence,
Billable & non-billable offence 1 -
(2) Arrest & detention, powers of arrest and how arrest is made 2 -
(3) Provisions relating to search, difference between search

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And checking 1 -
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Total 4 -
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C. OTHER LAWS
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(1) Arms Act – duties and liabilities of private Gunman 1 -
(2) Basics of weapons, non-prohibited bore weapons 1 -
(3) Status of Security Guard of MSSC, SPO- powers,
functions and accountability as a public servant 2 -
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Total 4 -
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15. Tests / Examinations 2 2
16. Opening & Closing Ceremonies - 2
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GRAND TOTAL: 192
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SYLLABUS FOR RE-ORIENTATION TRAINING
ONE WEEK DURATION
SCHEDULE OF
TRAINING
DURATION-7 DAYS
NUMBER OF WORKING DAYS
6+1
6+1
NUMBER OF SESSIONS PER DAY 8.5
TOTAL NUMBER OF SESSIONS 51+4
DURATION OF EACH SESSION
60 Mins
DAILY SCHEDULE
SESSION
NO
SESSION
TIMING (HOURS)
FROM TO
I PHYSICAL FITNESS/DRILL 6.00 7.30
BREAK FAST 7.30 9.00
II LECTURE/ PRACTICAL 9.00 10.00
III LECTURE/ PRACTICAL 10.00 11.00
TEA BREAK 11.00 11.20
IV LECTURE / PRACTICAL 11.20 12.20
V LECTURE / PRACTICAL 12.20 13.20
LUNCH BREAK 13.20 15.00
VI LECTURE/ PRACTICAL 15.00 16.00
VII LECTURE/ PRACTICAL 16.00 17.00
VIII LECTURE/ PRACTICAL 17.00 18.00

BLOCK
SYLLABUS
SR. SUBJECT HOURS
1 PHYSICAL FITNESS/DRILL 9
2 SOFT SKILLS 10
3 WORK STATION & CONTROL ROOM 2
4 TERRORISTS-BOMBS/ IEDs/CHEM/NUCL/BIOLOGICAL 4
5 LEGAL ASPECTS 4
6 SECURITY/SEARCH/ACCESS CONTROL 8
7 FIRE/ DISASTER MANAGEMENT/ RESCUE/FIRST AID 10
8 SPO:POWER/FUNCTION/ACCOUNTABILITY 2
9 LIAISON 2
10 EXAMINATION / TEST;INDOOR&OUTDOOR 4
TOTAL 55
*SPO=SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER; P.S.=PUBLIC SERVANT
DETAILED SYLLABUS
SR TOPICS HOURS
1 PHYSICAL FITNESS
(A) DRILS 3
(B) P.T. 3
(C) COMMON ASHANAS IN YOGA/MEDITATION 1.5
(D) BREATHING POSTURES AND PRANAYAM 1.5
TOTAL 9
2 SOFT SKILLS
(A) HEALTH: STRESS AND HYGIENE 2
(B) SUPERVISORY/ LEADERSHIP SKILLS 1
(C) WORKING IN A TEAM 1
(D) COMMUNICATION SKILLS 1
(E) TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS 1
(F) CREATIVE THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING 1
(G) CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS/ MEDIATION/NEGOTIATION 1
(H) DETECTING LIES FROM BODY LANGUAGE 1
(I) QUALITIES OF A SECURITY PROFESSIONAL/ETHICS 1
TOTAL 10
3 WORK STATION AND CONTROL ROOM
(A) ESSENTIALS OF A WORK STATION 1
(B) CONTROL ROOM AND ITS FUNCTIONS 1

TOTAL 2
4 TERRORISTS/BOMBS/IEDs/CHEMICAL, NUCLEAR & BIOLOGICAL WAR
(A) METHODS OF TERRORISTS 2
(B) BOMBS & IEDs 1
(C) OTHER WEAPONS 1
TOTAL 4
5 LEGAL ASPECTS
(A) "RIGHT OF PRIVATE DEFENCE" OF PERSON AND PROPERTY/IPC 2
(B) ARMS ACT, DUTIES AND LIABLITIES OF PRIVATE GUNMAN. 2
TOTAL 4
6 SECURITY/SEARCH/ACCESS CONTROL
(A) THREAT PERCEPTION 2
(B) ELECT SEC. SYST. 4
(C) SEARCH OF PERSON/PLACE/VEHICLE/ EQUIPMENT FOR ACCESS CONTROL 2
TOTAL 8
7 FIRE & DIASASTER MANAGEMENT
(A) IDENTIFYING FIRES AND APPROPRIATE EXTINGUISHERS/ MAINTENANCE 5
(B) DISASTERS/FIRST AID/ RESCUE OPERATIONS/ROLE OF SECURITY AGENCY 5
TOTAL 10
8 SPO: POWER/FUNCTION/ACCOUNTABILITY AS PUBLIC SERVANT
(A) STATUS OF SECURITY GUARDS OF MSSC 1
(B) POWERS/FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITY OF A PUBLIC SERVANT 1
TOTAL 2
9 LIAISON
(A) WITH POLICE/ FILING FIR/SEEKING POLICE ASSISTANCE 1
(B) WITH CLIENT/ OTHER GOVET. DEPTS. 1
TOTAL 2
10 EXAMINATION/ TEST 4

MANAGERIAL TRAINING FOR SECURITY SUPERVISORS( DIRECT/PROMOTED)
(One Week Duration: 08 Hrs per Day)
[Out-door: 12 Hrs. Each topic below—3 Hours. 7 th Day Tests]
• Pre-emptive Methods of Resolving conflicts
• Debriefing After Major Incidents
• Verbal and Non-verbal communication
• Planning, Organizing and Coordinating
• Creative Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Human Behavior
• Motivation
• Leadership
• Personality Development
• Line Management
• Stress Management
• Time Management